SALE PRICE $43 through December 1Skagit River Bald Eagle Adventures We are the Eagle Kings. We are on the river daily and know where to find the most eagles at any given time. We provide the most comfortable and convenient rafts to view the eagles.

We even have the only Bathroom available right on the river. A surprise on every trip. We bring you up-close and personal with the Best Rafting Equipment available.

We provide all the necessary foul weather gear for your comfort and convenience with a Special Surprise at the end of each eagle adventure.

Photographers special! We are the first ones on the river for this Photo OP. Join us!

We are in a special place. The Skagit River Bald Eagle Sanctuary and on a wild and scenic section of the skagit with only 2 % of our Water Ways designated as wild and scenic.The Bald Eagle Raft Adventure is offered between November and the first week in March when the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles found anywhere within the lower 48 states visit the Skagit River. You can expect to see 20 to 200 or more eagles in their natural habitat.The Bald Eagles migrate south from Canada and Alaska to find good food and clean water. The Skagit River, bordered by maple and cottonwood trees large enough to support the huge birds, provides the environment to suit their tastes.

Spawned-out Salmon line the shore of the river and the giant eagles feed all winter on the migratory fish. Now you can enjoy the thrill of seeing these magnificent birds while you float quietly down the Skagit River.As your naturalist, guide takes you on your journey down the river, marvel at the gorgeous scenery and the splendor of Mt. Baker in the background. We’ve have offered this trip since 1974 and it remains a popular yearly event!

This is a perfect occasion to observe and photograph these majestic birds in their natural surroundings. The sheer power and magnitude of the bald eagles is truly awesome. Join us!!! Our personable guides are very knowledgeable about this area and the river. Many of them have been guiding this trip for 10 years or more and they fully enjoy sharing this wonder with visitors. Very adept at spotting plant and wildlife your guide will relate the rich history and ecology of the Skagit. This 8 mile float covers the area where the most of the Bald Eagles can be viewed, the Wild and Scenic Section of the Skagit River.

The trip takes about 3 hours and is suitable for all ages as there is no white water. Bring your cameras for the many photo opportunities.Meet at Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, Washington. The U.S. Forest Service limits commercial rafting hours on the river in order to provide sufficient time for eagles to feed without interference.Prior to embarking on your safe inflatable raft our guides will brief you with our safety talk about this trip. We provide shuttle service, life jackets and extra rain ponchos when necessary. Please see information in What To Wear section for proper clothing for the weather conditions on this outing.

Listen to a recent trip on KUOW Northwest public radio or read about us in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Getaway Guide.

Skagit River Bald Eagle Float

Book between now and December 1 (Not Mini Version)
Price Adults: $87 per person SALE PRICE $43 through December 1
Price Children & Seniors: (12 & under) or Seniors (65 & older): $77
*Special Group Prices (for groups of 12 or more)

Mini Bald Eagle Float – Short Version

Mini Bald Eagle Float – Short Version
Concerned about spending too much time on the river? We now offer a modified float trip to get you to the heart of the eagles. Allow 1.5 hours and make this a memorable part of your trip to the Skagit River. Now is the time for eagles. We’re seeing anywhere around 100 or more. This shortened version of the float trip will take you right through the heart of the eagle concentration.
Weekends no minimums / Weekdays minimum of 4 passengers
Times available: 10 AM 1 PM

Price–All Ages (no lunch available on this trip): $45Note there is no lunch available with this trip. Please call us if you have any questions.

Contact Information
Contact us for more information and details, or about and special services:Telephone: 907-251-6502 Please note: Trips are not cancelled due to rain or cold weather. EMAIL: Eagles@PacificNWFloatTrips.com

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Skagit Bald Eagle Raft Trip:

Season: April to May ~ be sure to reserve your trip in advance, weekends fill up very quickly, especially during the Tulip Festival.
Meeting Place: Meet in LaConner, WA See your confirmation information sheet once you book your trip.
Driving Directions: Phone number 360-719-5808 or call toll free 866-967-8555
Trip Times: Trip times vary for this trip due to tide schedules. Please contact us regarding the date you would like to take this excursion.
What to wear: Proper clothing is very important! Remember, you lose heat through your head and feet!

Synthetic or wool long underwear next to your skin.

Wool or synthetic polar fleece sweater and pants

Water repellent rain pants & Jacket with hood or Poncho

Warm HAT

Gloves or Mittens

Thick Wool or Polar Fleece Socks

Rubber insulated boots, hip waders, after-ski Boots, etc.

Leave dry clothes in your car for the end of the trip.

What to bring: Camera, Binoculars or Video camera in a plastic bag. We can supply dry bag if needed. You may also want to bring your lunch or a snack if you have not signed up for a lunch trip.
What we provide:

Shuttle Service

Life Jackets

Rain Ponchos

Professional guides

About PNWFT

With a passion for people, and a commitment to delivering knowledgeable information in a friendly, personal and positive manner – always giving more than required , Pacific NW Float Trips sets a standard of excellence.

Former teacher, Dave Button, spent his childhood in Newhalem, Washington along the Skagit River where he first started rafting. After earning his teaching degree from Western Washington University, Dave was stationed first in Arizona and later in Alaska where he completed his military duty.

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Testimonials

My sister Mary, her husband David and son John Danforth and I were out with you team today on the Skagit for a white water raft tour. Although it wasn’t what my sister had planned for us after talking to you we did it. We were so overwhelmed with the experience and the beauty words can’t really do it justice. Joe was our tour guide and he was the best! He was extremely well versed in local history, plants, animals and geography of the region. He was in complete control of the boat at all tim…

Dan Gadbois, Everett

Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.

John Muir

My daughter had read some reviews before our float trip so we were prepared for just about anything. If you aren’t expecting any type of luxury this is the trip for you. We did the float trip with a light lunch and wine tasting. The float trip was wonderful, beautiful scenery and a very interesting guide. The light lunch was just that – they provided water, some fruit, chips, turkey rollups,cookies, etc. Do not pay extra for the wine tasting. They simply tell you to go to Challenger Ridge, w…

airjennie

We went on this eagle watching tour for my birthday (I love me some bald eagles). When we arrived at the meeting spot, we still needed to pay, and we didn’t have cash. No worries – we were driven to the nearest ATM. The ride was amazing, and our guide was funny and informative. It was November in Washington – so it was gray and drizzling and cold, but the trip was well worth it. We saw between 20-30 eagles during our trip, including some juveniles who didn’t have their recognizable white…

hildeborg

We bought a couple groupons for this whitewater trip in August, and it really turned out to be a fun time. Most of us were not experienced rafters, and the guides at Pacific NW Float trips were well-informed, and entertaining. Even though the water wasn’t running that fast, we got into some whitewater, and some water come into the raft which was exciting for the younger guys in our rafting party. The only disappointing part was the lunch that was included; I would have preferred my Peanut-butt…

jmal08

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Sail away from the safe harbor…catch the currents and trade winds in your sails..Explore, Dream Discover.

Mark Twain

I just wanted to thank you for an amazing raft trip! We enjoyed a raft all to ourselves, and Dave did an excellent job. He was very skilled and knowledgeable. We saw 10 eagles and beautiful scenery. He also showed us a beaver dam. Thank you for letting us eat at the restaurant afterwards. That was delicious. We will definitely recommend this company to our friends. I’m going to give you good ratings on the site as well.

Josh and Judy Bagwell

A group of us from work purchased the float trip/lunch/wine tasting trip from TravelZoo. We went on the last day of September. Our guide Joe was fantastic. We had some white water, mostly 2s, which was fine since we had some people who were not thrilled with any white water. Joe was very patient with our group of crazy, wild and loud teachers. He was knowledgeable about the river, the animals and was willing to share his knowledge but was not pushy about it. He showed extreme patience with our w…

whidbeyrose

After reading the reviews, our expectations were –to put our best spin on it– low. However, we had a fabulous afternoon on the river with our guide, Joe. We were lucky to have warm weather, clear waters, beautiful views of the surrounding snow dotted rocky peaks from the river gorge and watched salmon swimming up river. We were the only two rafters so we were pleased that our trip was not cancelled. However, if you are considering taking a trip with Pacific NW Float Trips, there are so…

Cathy C

I just wanted to drop you a note and say thank you for such an amazing adventure!!!! Doing this float trip is something I have dreamed of doing for years and this trip more than lived up to everyone of my expectations.
I have already told several people who have seen my pictures that you are the best company in the PNW to do this with.
It was also so very nice to hear your fond memories of Carl and Peggy Tranberg. We miss them everyday and treasure all of the memories that we have of them.…